sincerely http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for sincerely Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:17:18 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/sincerely How Information Email Sign-offs Effect Your Business http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-information-email-sign-offs-effect-your-business http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-information-email-sign-offs-effect-your-business#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:25:00 +0000 business emaileffect businesssalutationpersonal relationshipsarcasticallyridiculousarticle addresses http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-information-email-sign-offs-effect-your-business article addresses some of the key issues regarding information email sign-off . A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about information email sign-off effect business.

You may not think of it at all. Maybe you base it on whatever you speculate your relationship is to the person you're writing to. But email sign-offs mean a lot more than you might think. They say something to the person receiving the email, and what that says can be good or bad depending on your choice of words. You wouldn't dream of writing "Love, So-and-So" at the end of your , but there are those in the field who use equally sign offs. Here are some of the more popular email sign offs and whether or not you should use them in your business emails.

One of the most popular s in the business world is a simple "Thanks,". It's safe, it's polite, and it's professional. However, it's also a little familiar and should be kept to those emails where you actually have a with the person to whom you're writing. Avoid using it if you have nothing to actually thank the person for. Then it may come across as the slightest bit snotty, as if you're thanking them for reading your email. Overall, however, this is a decent salutation you shouldn't be afraid to use.

It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of information email sign-off effect business is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about information email sign-off effect business.

One salutation to avoid at all costs is, "Ciao". This should only be used for personal friends or informal emails. Never to business associates or customers. "Ciao" is not only informal, it can also come across as cocky and annoying, which is definitely not what you want to project to anyone you'll be doing business with.

The best work related salutation you can use is simply "Sincerely". Some may argue that this closing is best reserved for a letter and too formal for email, but it will never offend anyone and no one can argue that it's unprofessional. If you want to mix it up with some other closings there's nothing wrong with that, but few people are going to stop at that "sincerely" and think, "What? Does this fella know it's just an email?" It's perfect.

Other email tips include foregoing the use of caps lock in your messages. This is read as yelling or screaming in internet correspondence, and it's not appropriate for a business email (even if the effect you're going for is yelling or screaming). It should go without saying, but you should also avoid the use of foul language in your business correspondence. You may be tempted to forget this rule if you're writing to a business associate that has been known to have a salty mouth. Don't. Cursing in person and putting profanity in an email are two different things. Other than that, you know the drill. Keep it professional, and keep it interesting.

Of course, it's impossible to put everything about information email sign-off effect business into just one article. But you can't deny that you've just added to your understanding about information email sign-off effect business, and that's time well spent.

Copyright =A9 Le Tuan Anh http://www.YourTurnkeyProfits.com To find the best home based business ideas and opportunities so you can work at home visit: http://www.YourTurnkeyProfits.com ]]> Faith and Family http://www.artwoo.com/article/faith-and-family http://www.artwoo.com/article/faith-and-family#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:08:23 +0000 family counselingmarriage and familybroken dreamsnothing fancylittle hopeadult lifejuncture http://www.artwoo.com/article/faith-and-family
What are my priorities in Life?

As a counselor, I find myself asking this question often. Since I specialize in marriage and , I often find at the heart of the conflict within relationships, is the lack of defined, clearly understood priorities. It seems the older we get, the more important our priorities become.

For example, I met with a couple recently; the man was in his early sixties. His heart ached because of so many "" in his life. And of course, there was a long list of people he blamed, including his wife, for him never reaching his potential. Soon, I was able to guide him toward the reality, albeit harsh, that his life had truly become. He was unable to retire, no financial security. He was unable to invest in another career due to poor credit and little savings. His family was scattered across the country, and emotionally distant.

Frank had lived his life 'in the moment,' always making his desires, and his pleasure, his highest priority. Never planning ahead, never stopping to clearly define his priorities. And the result for him was an endless list of regrets. Frank had long dreamed of owning a country store, . Just food, groceries, and good service. I didn't have the heart to tell him, like so many dreams that are never prioritized, Frank's dream of owning a little country store was little more than a fantasy at this in life. Why? The lack of defined priorities over four decades in his life has left Frank with of ever reaching his dreams.

I got to thinking about this as it relates to my life. What are my priorities? Over the years, I must admit my priorities have changed significantly. First marriage, then a family, a college degree, finally a Ph.D. Now, as I embark on another career path, I have to sincerely ask myself, what are my priorities?

I believe faith and family are still my paramount priorities. For most of my , I have held to the idea that we all need to believe in something bigger than ourselves. We all need to know deep down in our hearts that life is bigger than me. Personally, this concept brings me hope. For me, my faith and trust in God is the cornerstone of my priorities in life. This gives me a moral standard from which to base my beliefs, behavior, and concepts in morality.

The second priority for me is my family. I am blessed to have a precious wife of 25 years! Three wonderful children, another daughter by marriage, and a son by marriage as well, and earlier this year, we were blessed with a grandson! You see, knowing the priority in my life helps me plan from one day to the next. It helps me make decisions, because I do not have to wonder or second guess what is most important to me, today!

I truly enjoy counseling and writing. And these are important elements in my life. At times, it would be very easy to confuse these things with my life's priorities. Once this happens, my life goes out of balance once again.

I once heard a preacher say. Show me your bank statement and your calendar, and I can tell what your priorities really are!

I sincerely hope at the end of my days, someone can look back on my 'bank statement and calendar,' and see the priority and love of my life, was my faith and my family!Mark Grisham, an aspiring author, and David Donaldson, CEO/President of Impact Missions, co-wrote Bedlam South. A portion of all book sales will be donated to Impact Missions, a faith-based ministry dedicated to providing care to abused children, hurting families and impoverished people. To learn more about the book and the charity, visit Bedlam South.]]> Five Steps To Teaching An Old Boss New Tricks http://www.artwoo.com/article/five-steps-to-teaching-an-old-boss-new-tricks http://www.artwoo.com/article/five-steps-to-teaching-an-old-boss-new-tricks#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:20:00 +0000 old dog new trickspossible solutionsaverage personacknowledgmentdemiseundesirableally http://www.artwoo.com/article/five-steps-to-teaching-an-old-boss-new-tricks old dog new tricks, but what about your boss? Can you alter and shape his or her behaviors? Not only is the answer yes, but it can be done quicker than you think.

Here's What You Can Do

If you want to alter your boss's behaviors, use these five proven steps to creating change.

Step One: Check yourself by asking, "Am I attempting to fix my boss =96 or build and develop her?" Most people use the "fix-it" approach when trying to change other people's behaviors. This communicates that a person has a flaw or failure, as if they're not complete. There aren't many people who respond well to such messages.

Are you truly interested in helping your boss succeed? (It's ironic: those people who answer 'no' ensure their own .) In your interactions do you communicate that you sincerely care about her?

When someone detects that we are an and not an enemy, when they detect that we think they've got strengths and we want to make them even stronger, they seek us out (rather than trying to get us out).

Step Two: Check the quality of your feedback. Most people focus on the behaviors they don't like in others. This only reinforces what we don't want!

Many people tell us that they can't compliment their bosses because people claim they are kissing something . This changes the moment two things happen: the moves to a one-on-one conversation and when it's sincere, specific and selective.

For example, the leaves a meeting complaining that their boss talks too much (see "backfire approaches" above). The person who can teach an old boss new tricks approaches their supervisor and sincerely states, "I want to thank you for that question you asked during our meeting. It got us all engaged around ."

Because your boss is human and goes toward his focus, the above acknowledgment sets a new course forward.

Step Three: Build a relationship with your boss. Does he have kids? Where does he like to travel? What are his interests outside of work? Teams are only as strong as the relationships amongst the team members =96 and your boss is a part of the team. Consider the possibility that your boss has his own limitations in developing strong relationships; take it upon yourself to help him by being proactive in building a stronger relationship. Some criticize this as "schmoozing." But that's because there are many old dogs who were taught that you built relationships so you could get something. This is different: you're building relationships so you can give something.

Step Four: Separate the behaviors from the person =96 and approach your boss directly. People like straight talk =96 when it's delivered appropriately. Tell and ask her these or similar things:

=95 "Can I ask for your help with something? It's important to me that we have a strong team. Here's a behavior we can expand on=85"

=95 "Here's where you've demonstrated this behavior=85 and here's the difference it makes=85"

=95 "What can I do to help us develop this behavior even more?"

=95 "What role do you want to play?"

Using your own words to deliver the points above will assure sincerity =96 and a useful dialogue. And of course, the directness of your words will be largely influenced by your success in executing steps one through three.

Step Five: Focus! You've checked your desires: Are you trying to fix her or build her? You're acknowledging her when she is demonstrating strong leadership. And because you've developed a relationship of trust you can speak directly.

It's now time for continuous improvement. Somehow many people learned that if they're going to get other people to change, they're supposed to point out other people's spots, their flaws, and where they're weak. Imagine having a friend who always tells you how you've screwed up. He wouldn't be a friend for long. And while your boss doesn't have to be your friend, the same fundamentals apply; if you think and communicate that your boss is a screw-up, you're only going to screw-up one thing - results. Step five is this: consistently re-engage in steps one through four.

It took some time for your boss to learn the tricks and behaviors he has now. Give him time to learn some new behaviors =96 and consider that his success is determined by you. Stomp the Elephant in the Office employs the programs and concepts successfully implemented by Pathways to Leadership, Inc., formed by Steven Vannoy and Craig Ross. To find out how big the elephant in YOUR office is, visit http://www.stomptheelephant.com/. ]]> How to Choose a Top Dog Breeder http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-a-top-dog-breeder http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-a-top-dog-breeder#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:22:27 +0000 common genetic diseasessubstantial health problemsreputable dog breederparent dogsrunny nosesprospective breedersquality breeders http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-a-top-dog-breeder prospective breeders should be well informed about the entire process, from the selection of an appropriate mate to labor and right through to placing puppies in a good home.

Finding a dog breeder is easy - it's finding a great breeder that's the hard part. Keep reading to learn why choosing a good breeder is important and how to spot one.

Why is a Good Dog Breeder Important?

A quality, breeds with a dog's health, temperament, and breed characteristics in mind. This means they watch out for and health problems while simultaneously keeping good breeding records.

A good breeder will also provide a lot of hands-on assistance to a new owner. are invested in their animals, so this means they want to see them go to good homes and are sincerely interested in their long-term well-being.

How Do You Find a Good Breeder?

Looking for a quality breeder should go beyond the newspaper or the yellow pages. Ask your friends or a local veterinarian for their referrals on trusted, quality breeders in your area.

Next, make sure you visit the breeder. Their kennel or home should be very clean and obviously well-maintained. Note how they care for the animals. If the breeding conditions are poor or dirty, then your dog could be at risk for disease.

While there, ask to see all the dogs. The animals should be well-nourished and healthy looking, with no obviously or eyes. Ask your breeder if he or she belongs to any registered breed associations, organizations, or clubs. A good breeder will stand behind their animals with a solid guarantee.

Professional breeders always ensure that both prospective parents are healthy and ready to produce healthy and strong offspring. They avoid over-breeding and also the more routine breeding of dogs with any genetic defects or .

Both prospective should be tested for possible diseases and have available as much information about their ancestry and health records as possible. Ideally, the further back the health histories go, the better.

What Types of Breeders Should You Avoid?

Stay away from puppy mills, pet shops, and "backyard breeders." A backyard breeder is an unregistered breeder with limited knowledge about their animals and is breeding more for monetary purposes than the love of the animals.

A puppy mill is a slang term that refers to large scale businesses designed to produce a lot of dogs - like a dog factory. Disease can spread rapidly in these conditions, poor health conditions are rampant and serious emotional problems are often overlooked.

Because puppy mills frequently adhere merely to absolute minimum requirements, they usually sell only to pet stores and dog brokers who have much lower standards than the individual buyer.

Finding a quality, reputable breeder could mean a longer, healthier and happier life for your pet. Choose wisely and select a breeder who stands behind his product, is really invested in the animal, and sincerely cares about each dog's long-term health and well-being.For information on practical dog necessities, please visit www.dog-necessities.com, a popular site providing great insights concerning issues that help you with dog care, such as dog training products, dog medical supplies, an electronic dog fence and much more.]]> Tips On Digital Photography http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-digital-photography http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-digital-photography#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:20:01 +0000 digital photography booksbest digital camerashow to buy a digital cameraphotography degreedigital photographerphotography classesphotography experience http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-digital-photography
Perhaps you're interested in getting the latest on information on the latest products, or maybe you're a beginner who is simply overwhelmed by the amount of information that is out there. Or maybe you're looking to make a career out this hobby to provide you with a little bit more cash.

In any case, you've come to the right site to help you out with all this. Digital Photography has become such a phenomenon is just a short period of time that many individuals are simply trying to grasp a few of the particulars such as .

There are many different avenues you can use to enhance your digital . You can read . You can take digital which can help you get a digital .

Whichever option you decide to pursue, the most important thing to learn is that you must keep yourself constantly updated on the new technologies when they become available. Knowing which cameras are the can only help to increase you knowledge base and help you become a better ! You will also need to know how you want to view your pictures. This can be done by investing in a digital camera printer.

That being said, the very first thing you need to do in order to become a better digital photographer is to get to know your camera. While the owners manual may be as exciting as reading the dictionary, this is the FIRST thing you need to do when you sit down with your camera. Yes, it does take a while, but in the end you will thank me!

The next step is to start taking as many pictures as humanly possible. Will this be annoying to other people? Of course! But, who cares! You're a brand new photographer. Actually this will serve to get you experience in your new camera, which is something that NO owners manual or instruction booklet will ever give you.

I sincerely hope that the material presented here will make you a more informed digital photographer and enhance your enjoyment of taking digital pictures! Timothy Cashman is an independent reviewer on products and services. You can find further information at http://www.tipsondigitalphotography.com ]]> The Meeting Planner's Online Advantage: The #1 Myth About Online Registration Systems http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-meeting-planners-online-advantage-the-1-myth-about-online-registration-systems http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-meeting-planners-online-advantage-the-1-myth-about-online-registration-systems#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:27:41 +0000 online registration systemonline registration systemsmythregonlineweb based servicemeeting plannersanytime http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-meeting-planners-online-advantage-the-1-myth-about-online-registration-systems myth about s that keeps many from making their lives easier and their events more successful. We want to explore this myth, bring the truth out into the light so that everyone knows what online registration is really about.

The #1 Myth:

I know my current system isn't perfect, but I'm comfortable with it. Plus, it would take too much time, money and headaches to switch to something better. I wouldn't even know where to start.

Why is this myth completely false?

Because thousands of meeting planners said the same thing before they discovered that a high-quality automated system:

* Is easy to implement without any technical knowledge * Only takes a matter of hours to set up - and in some cases, less than an hour * More than pays for itself -- and is affordable to even the smallest meetings

How is this possible?

A few years ago, these systems were made available through your web browser. No software to buy, install, or maintain. You don't have to figure out how to connect to your website. This entirely new type of service exists on the web, instead of on your office computers, allowing for anywhere, , real-time access to your events and corresponding data.

* The benefits of a Web-based Service: * You don't need a technology department to use it * You can turn it on immediately * You control everything without having to wait -- form changes, reports, accounting * You can give immediate access to your colleagues anywhere in the world, anytime * The security of your data will be many times greater * You get to use a multi-million dollar online registration system for just a few dollars per registration.

I sincerely hope this article makes your conference and event registration even more successful! If you would like to receive more great tips on how to increase your registrations and decrease your workload, visit .com/eTips" >http://www.RegOnline.com/eTips ]]> How Your Emails Can Make You Free Money http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-your-emails-can-make-you-free-money http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-your-emails-can-make-you-free-money#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:27:14 +0000 signature tagyours sincerelyemail accountnetwork marketingglobecontactcrucial http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-your-emails-can-make-you-free-money
I'm talking about your emails.

When it comes to one of the things you will spend a frustratingly large proportion of your time doing is checking, reading, writing and sending emails.

The beauty of the internet, as we are all well aware, is its ability to reach people all over the in an instant and this is mainly via the emails that we send.

Our emails not only go all over the globe but they also go to all kinds of different people including:

Friends Family Work colleagues Social groups Religious groups Clubs and societies Our downlines Partners and prospects

When we send these emails we usually just sign them with some generic salutation such as or Regards, John Smith.

Whilst there is nothing wrong with that, there is also nothing special about it either.

Your emails are a great way to get your message out to everyone that you come into online with by adding your marketing details in a at the end, and as with all great things on the net it is something that you can do automatically.

Whoever your is with somewhere in your settings you will find a function that allows you to add your Signature Tag. S my advice to you is to set yours up now before you send any more emails.

Just think how many people you could have told about your opportunity if you already had a signature box attached to everyone of your outgoing messages.

As with all things we do to market our business it is to check that you have achieved your desired result. You'll need to make sure that

a) the signature looks attractive and is not overloaded with too much information (nothing looks worse on a signature than having too many links. 2 to 3 is the most I would recommend) and

b) That the links in your ad work -- and that includes any ad tracking that you might have. To do this you simply need to send yourself an email and then going back and fix the things that you don't like.

Happy emailing Denise Hamilton The author of this article is Denise Hamilton. Denise has had a phenomenal impact on Network Marketing out of the UK and only uses two programmes to generate her online profits. http://www.Opt-Smart.com and http://www.progresstoprofits.com ]]> Tips For Tivo Repair http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-tivo-repair http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-tivo-repair#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:35:02 +0000 hdtv equipmentcentral hubpull down menusextraction utilitylarge forumelectronics shoplive person http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-for-tivo-repair electronics shop, and chances are you are not going to find people that are up to date on the latest TiVo repairs or even TiVo Upgrades.

To further frustrate you and unfortunately the best place to go to is the TiVo 800 number. You're going to find that the system, and sometimes even the operators try to push you as much as possible to the website, where they promise "many of your questions will be answered."

Now to be perfectly fair, my TiVo rarely breaks down and I know this is one of the ways that the company is able to keep their prices so low. So in that regard repairing your TiVo is not that big a price to pay, all things considered. You just have to have a little patience.

I cannot say that I am a big fan of the TiVo repair website, They have plenty of pull-down menus and some general "frequently asked questions." Yet all of these seem to point to the fact that everything can be solved by simply using the TiVo remote in one way or another.

After trying all this for a while, I know that eventually you will become frustrated and feel that you need to talk to an actual . Unfortunately, there were about as useful as the aforementioned website.

My best recommendation to you should you need TiVo repair, is to try to find something online. I was able to find some help. But in the meantime, my best advice for you is to go to online forums for TiVo repair and submit questions.

Here are some of the forums you can try:

AVS Forum - contains discussions on ,

TiVo Community- a dedicated to the TiVo community

The TiVo AVS Forums - The of all TiVo thoughts

TivoHelp.com - A comprehensive site for TiVo

The Hinsdale How-To - A detailed how-to on modifying your TiVo

tivoftpd - FTP utility for your TiVo

tivoweb - web based control of your TiVoTystudio - video for your TiVo

All in all, these sites and forums should not only serve you well for TiVo repair, but also for any other TiVo issues you might have.

I sincerely hope you have found this article informative. Like I mentioned before, my TiVo rarely breaks down. So I hope you don't have too many problems with yours. If you would like to know more please visit, http://www.tivotricks.com/TiVo_Repair.html Timothy Cashman is an independent reviewer on products and services. You can find further information at http://tivotricks.com ]]> How Your Emails Can Make You Free Money http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-your-emails-can-make-you-free-money http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-your-emails-can-make-you-free-money#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:27:04 +0000 signature tagyours sincerelyemail accountnetwork marketingglobecontactcrucial http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-your-emails-can-make-you-free-money
I'm talking about your emails.

When it comes to one of the things you will spend a frustratingly large proportion of your time doing is checking, reading, writing and sending emails.

The beauty of the internet, as we are all well aware, is its ability to reach people all over the in an instant and this is mainly via the emails that we send.

Our emails not only go all over the globe but they also go to all kinds of different people including:

Friends Family Work colleagues Social groups Religious groups Clubs and societies Our downlines Partners and prospects

When we send these emails we usually just sign them with some generic salutation such as or Regards, John Smith.

Whilst there is nothing wrong with that, there is also nothing special about it either.

Your emails are a great way to get your message out to everyone that you come into online with by adding your marketing details in a at the end, and as with all great things on the net it is something that you can do automatically.

Whoever your is with somewhere in your settings you will find a function that allows you to add your Signature Tag. S my advice to you is to set yours up now before you send any more emails.

Just think how many people you could have told about your opportunity if you already had a signature box attached to everyone of your outgoing messages.

As with all things we do to market our business it is to check that you have achieved your desired result. You'll need to make sure that

a) the signature looks attractive and is not overloaded with too much information (nothing looks worse on a signature than having too many links. 2 to 3 is the most I would recommend) and

b) That the links in your ad work -- and that includes any ad tracking that you might have. To do this you simply need to send yourself an email and then going back and fix the things that you don't like.

Happy emailing Denise Hamilton The author of this article is Denise Hamilton. For free help, advice and guidance on making your online, home business a success visit http://www.homeworkersreview.com/ OR come together for support at http://www.homeworkersforum.com/ ]]> Have You Become A Compulsive Spender? http://www.artwoo.com/article/have-you-become-a-compulsive-spender http://www.artwoo.com/article/have-you-become-a-compulsive-spender#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 05:34:58 +0000 regrettablyruin your lifecredit cardshave noticed thatcompulsive spendingdeclare bankruptcycompulsive spenders http://www.artwoo.com/article/have-you-become-a-compulsive-spender compulsive spenders. Simply put, is a behavior where you buy things you want even if you can not afford them or have any use for them. You buy for the sake of buying. , the temporary happiness you may feel urges you to spend more. At the end, you rack up a large credit card debt and ruin your financial life.

The first signs that you will notice is when you are lying about your purchases or even hiding them. Other signs of compulsive spending include using your checks even if you do not have funds to cover the purchase, shopping when feeling sad or depressed and maxing out your .

If you you have been doing these things, you should stop immediately. Compulsive spending can if it is not controlled. You could end up losing whatever assets you have such as your jewelries, car and even your home. If things get really bad, you would be harassed by creditors and you might have to .

Before it becomes too late for you, you should try and control your spending on your own. You can start by admitting to yourself that you have become a compulsive spender. After doing so, you can determine why you are always shopping like there is no tomorrow. Are you lonely? Sad? Angry? Whatever the reason is, it is about time you confront it. To avoid the risk of using your credit cards, leave them at home or cut them up. Getting rid of these temptations would certainly help you curb your spending habits.

Seek professional help if you think you need outside help. The most effective treatment available is psychotherapy. This treatment involves counseling, which would help you and the therapist determine the reason behind your behavior. In most cases, compulsive spenders have low self-esteem, are depressed and sincerely believe that spending will help them feel happier or fulfilled.

Another treatment involves hypnotizing you. Hypnotherapy conducted by a qualified individual can stop your compulsive spending. This would be accomplished simply by making suggestions to your subconscious. The therapy could last for as little as 3 sessions. You will be surprised at its effectiveness and quick results. Manage your spending, find the solution here: http://compulsivespending.y54.com/ ]]> Three Angry Doctor Letters To Their Pregnant Patients http://www.artwoo.com/article/three-angry-doctor-letters-to-their-pregnant-patients http://www.artwoo.com/article/three-angry-doctor-letters-to-their-pregnant-patients#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:27:03 +0000 medicine doctorscompassionate doctorsgenuinelymalpractice casesamamedical recordsobstetrical services http://www.artwoo.com/article/three-angry-doctor-letters-to-their-pregnant-patients
The threat of doctors leaving states due to the high cost of malpractice insurance is a myth buttressed by the and many doctors. Most do not even make it to the courtroom and are settled out of court. What doctors need to tell people is that they are not infallible. They need to let people know very clearly the side effects of the drugs they depend on so much to make them look like gods. They need to respect their patient's needs and desires. Obstetricians should not schedule a C-section for your own schedule. If they followed that simple idea they would not be sued so often.

Of course, there are quite a few doctors who are aware of the problems and who are concerned about the right of people to know alternatives. The exceptions prove the rule.

Here are three actual letters given to pregnant patients by their . The patients are people who decided to have a home birth instead of a hospital birth. Emphasis is mine.

LETTER ONE

Dear __________,

I am in receipt of your signed letter authorizing the release of your to yourself and termination of . Enclosed please find your medical records and a check for $625 which represents a refund for overpayment of medical services. Your husbands (sic) signature acknowledging receipt of these items constitutes termination of your care at this medical practice.

You mentioned in your letter that you were leaving this practice for financial reasons. Your husband mentioned to me that you were seeking the service of an unlicensed lay midwife to provide your obstetrical care. I strongly disagree with your decision.

I want to make it clear that I have no professional relationship with any lay midwives. My releasing your medical records in no way condones your decision to seek care with an unlicensed provider. I released your records so that you could transfer to a qualified physician of your choosing without any interruption in the continuity of care. If you utilize an unlicensed provider, please note that I will not provide medical care to any family members in the future.

LETTER TWO

I regret to inform you that Dr. ________ and Dr. ________ cannot be the backup for your home birth. Dr. ________ has never backed a midwife for a home birth.

________, you need to decide where you are going to deliver. You are getting late in your pregnancy where you need to be seen on a more frequent basis. You did not come in for your glucose screening and antibody screen. You and I discussed the importance of these tests and the need for Rhogam. You must make arrangements for these tests to be done by (date deleted). If you decide to leave the practice to deliver at home, realize that it is the office policy that you may not return to our practice. Please make your decision as soon as possible and respond to this correspondence by (date deleted).

Sincerely,

(name deleted)

LETTER THREE

Dear _________,

Christian freedom was employed in this example to choose the very best for the guests and in consideration for the new bride and groom. Will you choose a less safe site attended by less well trained people for your flesh and blood? Is that a good witness?

How ironic it would be for a pro-life Christian who decries abortion (life vs inconvenience) to have a baby at home, apparently ignoring the health and well being of the baby in the name of andquot;comfortandquot;, andquot;convenienceandquot;, andquot;intimacyandquot;, or andquot;spiritual experienceandquot;. Is this not sacrificing concern for baby to the god of selfishness? Be assured andquot;God cannot be mocked.andquot; (Gal. 5:14) You will surely be held accountable for the precious andquot;talentandquot; within you.

My earnest prayer for you and your husband is that you will repent of the folly of home birth in (place deleted) in (date deleted), and seek competent assistance in caring for you and your unborn baby. I am not asking you to return to my practice -- I am urging you to be responsible. (name deleted) is quite flexible in working in concert with Dr (name deleted) as an example of an alternative you may find more acceptable. These are stern words because you are worth it.

Sincerely,

(name deleted) Greg Cryns is the web editor for the Compleat Mother Magazine: http://www.compleatmother.com Greg is also the owner of Nursing Programs http://Online.com: http://www.nursingprogramsonline.com and a website for law students: http://www.go-law-school.com ]]> A Simple Trick That Increases Attendance By 30% http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-simple-trick-that-increases-attendance-by-30 http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-simple-trick-that-increases-attendance-by-30#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:19:57 +0000 registration formscary statisticbailattendancecapabilityexaggerating300 http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-simple-trick-that-increases-attendance-by-30 registration form will actually complete it?

This is a . Imagine how much more successful your event would be if you could get just half of those "undecided" folks to register. Imagine how much more energy there would be in the room, not to mention how much extra cash would be in your company's bank account.

It's NOT an insignificant number.

This is why automatic follow-up with registrants who " out" before they're done securing their seat is very important.

Online registration makes life far easier on both event planners and registrants, but the right system can also increase and decrease cost for your company.

If you don't have an automated way of tracking folks who abandon registration forms half way through and following up with them, you're leaving a lot of money on the table. No, it's worse than that. You're burning up cash that would otherwise be yours!

Think I'm over ? Think again...

Let's say you're shooting for 200 people at your event. And let's say people hit the registration form. If 50% of them bail out during the registration process, you're left with only 150 registrations. But if you're able to capture even 20% of those who started to register but didn't finish, that's an additional 30 registrants! Of course, the numbers will be different for every event. And, the larger the expected turnout, the larger the impact.

This is where the automatic follow-up comes in. If you have this , you can often persuade 20%, 30%, or more to come to your event who would not have come otherwise.

If you're a full-time event planner, you'll look good in front of your superiors for increasing attendance. And if you're a business owner, you'll experience the joy of a fatter bank account.

Right now, most event registration systems do not offer automatic follow-up with people who started to register but didn't finish, but it's a capability worth searching for because it can offer you great rewards.

Make sure to find a system that will encourage `fence sitters' to come to your event rather than give up on it because it is an easy an effective way to increase your attendance and profit for every event. I sincerely hope this article makes your conference and event registration even more successful! For more great tips like this one, please visit http://www.RegOnline.com ]]> Seven Tips To Article Writing http://www.artwoo.com/article/seven-tips-to-article-writing http://www.artwoo.com/article/seven-tips-to-article-writing#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:27:03 +0000 proper grammarword processing softwarespell checkerlast but not leastone step at a timearticle ideaword processors http://www.artwoo.com/article/seven-tips-to-article-writing proper grammar, own a word processor or that includes a , writing articles becomes quite easy. You will find the following 7 tips useful to you.

1. . This is a common mistake, especially by the newbies in article writing. Think about what you want to say, then ignoring about spelling or grammar, just write until you have said all that you wanted to say. When all's done, then that's when editing comes in.

2. Know your topic. Don't be stressed over it. Knowing what you want to sell is not enough. Visit forums to find out what your customers are looking for. Answer their questions through your articles.

3. The length of your article. Articles should be between 300 and 750 words. Most come with the "word count" tool, so make use of this tool.

4. Submission of your article. Do not submit your article immediately after you have completed it. Read it over and make sure you included all that you want to say, and most importantly, get someone else to read it, and sincerely accept any criticism from the reader.

5. The objective of your article. Remember, you are writing an article, not a sales letter. The article should inform and lead readers to your website, where the selling will begin at the website. You do not want to risk losing your credibility with articles that are obvious sales letters.

6. Stay focused. That is, make sure your article stays on track. Should you deviate from your original intention, make a note about the new that you have accidentally found, and get back on track with your original plan.

7. , write in simple and easy to understand language. In short, write like the way you talk. In this way, your personality will shine through, and this is the first step to building a relationship with your readers. CW Teo established http://www.eLearningGetRich.com as his Home Based Business. He advocates articles marketing as one key strategy in Internet Marketing. For quality articles, he recommends http://www.articlesmining.com Free Expert Articles Pack worth $67 is available for download here for a limited period only. ]]> Scholarship Application Tips http://www.artwoo.com/article/scholarship-application-tips http://www.artwoo.com/article/scholarship-application-tips#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:27:11 +0000 scholarship grantsscholarship applicationscholarship applicationsscholarship awardsjob application letterread carefullyplane seats http://www.artwoo.com/article/scholarship-application-tips
To help you on this, here are the tips that you should consider before and during your :

Begin your search early

Like , more options come during the early stage of application. In other words, if you begin your search early, you can have better chances of landing on the best possible. Think of it this way: if you only apply on the closing days, most are already awarded to those who apply early or most have already closed. On the other hand, if you search for scholarship early, you can find many sponsors that would certainly increase your chances in winning the scholarship.

Apply early

If you begin your search early, you should also apply early. There is not a single day to waste since many students like you are also battling out to win the same scholarship. However, this does not mean that you apply every single grant you find. You still have to evaluate and...

...Check your eligibility

There are countless of scholarship grants out there but there are only few that could fit you. To avoid the possible rejection of application, you should check if the scholarship grants and sponsors you are aiming at would fit your need. the requirements since this is the best way to know if you are fit with the scholarship that is being offered.

Prepare your requirements early

Never wait for your sponsors to ask for the requirements before you prepare for them. Take note that the sponsors work at a specified timeframes so if you run late on your filling of requirements, you may not get the scholarship.

Create a good application letter

Just like applying writing for a , the scholarship application letter should show that you are the person to be awarded with the scholarship. Write a good application letter unique from others.

Follow the instruction for writing the essay

Do not go beyond the boundaries of the length limit. Make sure to answer the questions carefully and sincerely. Use simple terms to keep your essay readable.

And finally, check, re-check, and double-check your requirements, essays, letters, and other supporting documents before submitting them to the sponsor. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on scholarship and other useful information, please visit http://scholarship.articlekeep.com ]]> The Secret - Collection Of Inspirational Quotes ( Part 18 ) http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-secret-collection-of-inspirational-quotes-part-18 http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-secret-collection-of-inspirational-quotes-part-18#comments Mon, 28 May 2007 01:34:57 +0000 spiritual simplicitydreams will come truesicilian proverbgreek proverbhappiness comesgeorge santayanajose ortega y gasset http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-secret-collection-of-inspirational-quotes-part-18
-- Helen Hayes

You shall be free indeed when your days are not without a care nor your nights without a want and a grief.

But rather when these things girdle your life and yet you rise above them naked and unbound.

-- Kahlil Gibran

God doesn't always pay you on Friday.

--

Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy.

-- Felicia Hemans

Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been but what we yearn to be.

--

If you sleep with a dog you will rise full of fleas.

--

One must never look for happiness: one meets it by the way . . ..

-- Isabelle Eberhardt

Life is not a spectacle or a feast, it is a predicament.

--

We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers.They see things in the soft haze of a spring day or in the red fire of a long winter's evening. Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who sincerely hope that their .

-- Woodrow Wilson

Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true from squandering ourselves for a purpose.

-- John Mason Brown

One of the nicest things about problems is that a good many of them do not exist except in our imaginations.

-- Steve Allen

Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude.

-- Sir Thomas Browne

To Read More quotes visit: http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com Lecturer, entrepreneur and MBA business consultant, John Harricharan is the author of the award-winning book, "When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat." For more information, visit: http://www.spiritual-simplicity.com http://www.vish-writer.com ]]> It Is Not A Diet; But It Is A Plan: The American Geisha Weight Loss Plan In 2007 http://www.artwoo.com/article/it-is-not-a-diet-but-it-is-a-plan-the-american-geisha-weight-loss-plan-in-2007 http://www.artwoo.com/article/it-is-not-a-diet-but-it-is-a-plan-the-american-geisha-weight-loss-plan-in-2007#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:27:07 +0000 good manmarriagegeisharesolutionslovesincerelyamerican women http://www.artwoo.com/article/it-is-not-a-diet-but-it-is-a-plan-the-american-geisha-weight-loss-plan-in-2007 love and in 2007. It is Not a diet, but it is a plan to help you reach--and maintain--your most beautiful weight, not an anorexic or skinny weight, but the most comfortable, healthy, and appropriate weight for your body type.

No other "beauty factor" is as important in attracting a man's attention as achieving and maintaining your most beautiful weight. It is appropriate to emphasize weight in developing a hot and sexy American appearance because extra pounds can have such a specific and significant impact on areas of beauty throughout the body.

For now, let's just acknowledge how important the right weight--a beautiful weight for you--can be in the eyes of a , and how important that right weight can be to your own level of confidence and happiness.

You've probably heard the research showing that over 60 percent of Americans are either fat or, worse, obese. This is an incredible fact: Six women out of ten are much too heavy for their beauty or their health. And, of course, still more women are above their best, most beautiful weight. If you are among the 20 or 30 percent of women who are at or near their best or most beautiful weight, then you will have a great advantage (an incredible one!) over those other, say, 70 percent of in attracting appropriate men to you.

Here's the most important and first step of the American Geisha weight loss plan that will work for you:

convince yourself of the truth of these two affirmations in support of your 2007 to in 2007 in support of your 2007 resolutions to be married within the next 12-to-18 months:

• I want more than anything to be in love with and married to a Good Man within twelve to eighteen months. • I care more about love and marriage to a Good Man than I do about food.

Because you care so much about love and marriage, beauty and sexy femininity, you will be successful in managing your weight. Then you will be at your strongest and most confident as you pursue love and marriage with your Good Man.

Adapted from "Sex Secrets of an American Geisha: How to Attract, Satisfy, and Keep Your Man." (Hunter House) Py Kim Conant, the author of Sex Secrets of an American Geisha: How to Attract, Satisfy, and Keep Your Man, Hunter House Publishers. Looking for relationship, dating and sex tips? Visit Py's website at http://www.AmericanGeishaHouse.com ]]> Here Comes HDTV TiVo http://www.artwoo.com/article/here-comes-hdtv-tivo http://www.artwoo.com/article/here-comes-hdtv-tivo#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:15:01 +0000 tivodish networkrecently announced thathdtv250 gb hard drive300measly http://www.artwoo.com/article/here-comes-hdtv-tivo TiVo they have come out with a new capable DVR recorder. All yours for a $!! I know some of you are wide-eyed at this cost, but look on the bright side. The previous TiVo HDTV (TiVo Series 3) cost $800, so at least we know that the price has come down quite a bit. It will also be interesting to see how competitors such as the TiVo react to this.

The new HDTV TiVo should be out in early August 2007.

This new HDTV TiVo has many similar features to it from the TiVo Series 3. It comes with dual ATSC tuners and CableCARD support. The previous version had quite a few items on it that displeased many a consumer and critics alike. So we can all sat good-bye to the THX certification, the 250 GB hard-drive and the front OLED display.

TiVo decided to lessen the amount of space on the hard-drive for the new HDTV TiVo. What the company found was that many of the customers simply were not going to use 32 hours worth of content. Plus this amount of hard-drive was really helping to drive up the cost of the unite. So TiVo decided to take down the size of the hard-drive to 20 hours. In my opinion you really don't need to worry about the size of the hard-drive. 20 hours on the new HDTV TiVo is plenty!

Some of the other more noteworthy features on the new HDTV TiVo are the direct downloads from movies and Television services. This should prove to be the gateway for more services to start being offered in an "On-Demand" basis. Other key offerings include the ability for online scheduling of your HDTV TiVo and music and image streaming for your own computer!

If there is one complaint that I still have with the original TiVo is that the $13 a month subscription fee still applies. I find this amazing as TiVo is really trying to compete with companies such as Dish Network who are stealing away TiVo's customer base. I would have hoped that the level of competition would have done away with this.

In any case, overall I giver the new HDTV TiVo a thumbs up. The pros of the new DVR far outweigh the cons.

I sincerely hope this article has been informative for you. If you would like to know more, please visit http://tivotricks.com/HDTV_TiVo.html Timothy Cashman is an independent reviewer on products and services. You can find further information at http://tivotricks.com ]]> Operate a Bed and Breakfast You Will Enjoy http://www.artwoo.com/article/operate-a-bed-and-breakfast-you-will-enjoy http://www.artwoo.com/article/operate-a-bed-and-breakfast-you-will-enjoy#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:36:20 +0000 positive energydamperupkeepbed and breakfaststaff membersgood timepassion http://www.artwoo.com/article/operate-a-bed-and-breakfast-you-will-enjoy passion you put into your role as you operate a will be readily seen by all that contact you or come to stay. Have you ever gone out to dinner or to another type of business and realized just how miserable certain were to be there? That can place a on the event for those that do come to participate. Some people just don't relax enough when they own a business though.

While they may really enjoy what they do it doesn't show. There is no reason why you can't have fun while you operate a bed and breakfast. I certainly do understand there is plenty of work involved with it. Yet you have to balance that all out with the chance to meet new people and to provide them with a wonderful experience. The level of comfort that your guests will have doesn't isn't just evaluated based on your place but also on how you make them feel.

If they feel welcome and at home they will enjoy it much more. They will be able to relax themselves and to have a . If they are able to feel you are sincerely happy that they came to your business they will feel appreciated. If you are stressed as you operate a bed and breakfast don't let it show. You can use that stress to give to accomplish all you need to.

There is quite a glamorous picture out there many times about this type of business. Sure, you can meet plenty of great people that you will likely see again over the years. You can also make plenty of money which is very nice. But if your heart isn't in it then you will operate a bed and breakfast each day with a cloud over year head. This can be a very rewarding type of business for the right individual.

Make sure you are well aware of all that will have to take place behind the scenes. For example are you committed to getting up early to make food for everyone that is a guest there? Are you willing to invest money for the of the place so that people are comfortable and safe while they stay with you?

While you can customize how you personally operate a bed and breakfast, you don't want to be too far out of the norm. Think about the best customer service you have ever had. How can you incorporate those concepts into your own business. Now think about the worst customer service you ever had. What can you do to avoid letting those things creep into your business and living a bad taste in the mouth of your guests?

Yet you deserve to have a good time just as much as your guests. All work and no fun will make this type of business something you come to dread instead of something you love. Make sure you periodically take a look at your own needs too. If they aren't being met then make some changes so that you will love this business you have chosen to be a part of.Patti Rob writes about the ups and downs of starting and running a BandB. You can avoid the common rookie mistakes and take the BandB Owners Quiz at BedandBreakfastProfits.com]]> Improving Your Email Communications, Email Etiquette http://www.artwoo.com/article/improving-your-email-communications-email-etiquette http://www.artwoo.com/article/improving-your-email-communications-email-etiquette#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2006 22:27:09 +0000 junk mailattachmentstake the timeemailnecessary updatesinformal notesshort message http://www.artwoo.com/article/improving-your-email-communications-email-etiquette email usage is so prevalent, sometimes people get lazy and forget to construct the best message they can. Email can be used in business as well as for personal use. However, with email handling so much communication, people take advantage of it and fail to put a coherent thought together. The following are some tips that will help you build a polite email.

For starters, be concise. In this arena, less means more. Expert say any message of more than 100 lines is considered long and will probably not be read. Some companies are taxed for every second of Internet connection, so they will not be happy to accept messages that are too long.

Be careful with attachment. Don't use it to send a . Use it to augment your message or to send work or another project. can be tricky so be sure to use them wisely. It's also a good idea to let the party know what the attachment is for. Many people are wary of attachments as they have been known to contain viruses. Some business have a firewall set up to intercept attachments so depending on the type it is, it may not even reach its destination.

Know who you are sending the email to. You need to pay close attention when you address an email to multiple recipients. First, be sure that everyone on the list needs the information that you are sending. If there are people that don't need the message or if it doesn't apply, then you may have to deal with some angry people. No one wants their inbox cluttered with . Also be sure that the addresses are current. to check the addresses every so often and make .

Be careful of what you write. Again, since email use is so widespread, it's easy to become very familiar with the message. However, not everyone appreciates such . If you are not addressing a person you know, then don't use short phrases. It may also seem unprofessional to use emoticons, so avoid them. Once you construct your email run a spellcheck to make sure everything is correct. Emails with a lot of mistakes don't look good and make a bad impression.

Formatting problems. Not all email programs are created equal. With this being the case, stick to the easiest format available. Email is for communication, not a design exercise. Simplicity is usually the best way to go.

Starting and finishing. Be sure to start your message with a proper opening. Many times people jump right into the body of the email. It looks better to have a simple opening such as 'Dear' or 'Hello'. Both are appropriate. You can choose to end with 'Sincerely' or if you want something more informal, go with 'All the best' or 'Yours truly'. Learn more about communication, telecommunications and technology by visiting http://www.communication-tips.com ]]> Multiple Streams Of Residual Income. http://www.artwoo.com/article/multiple-streams-of-residual-income http://www.artwoo.com/article/multiple-streams-of-residual-income#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:35:01 +0000 email inboxreplyresidual incomegood fortunechecksinternet marketinghome based business http://www.artwoo.com/article/multiple-streams-of-residual-income good fortune to find myself a genuine based on . I am quite pleased with the business to say the least. I want you to know that is article is in no way a sales page. I have a page to sell for me, which you can view later if you choose to. This article is only meant to share with as many people as possible how lucky I feel to have found this business and the importance of residual income. No matter if you work from home on the internet or if you just have a regular job. In this day and age, it is almost impossible to live comfortably with only 1 income. I am sure that you will agree with me one that one.

Here is the link to my sales page, should you want to take a look. http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-18233

Anyway, I come across this business quite by accident, an email just happened to find its way to my , and I was curious enough to open it and read it. I was surprised, I have read many sales pages in my time, but this actually asked me what I found to be the hardest thing about . Naturally I said getting people to my sales page, and getting people to sign up under me. When I received a to this answer I felt quite stupid, my now sponsor had laughed at me, and at this point I still had not signed up.

Heres that link again. http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-18233

My sponsor had put it to me that all I had to do was follow some simple steps over a period of 30 days. By this time I was hooked and new I just had to sign up, with the promise of 6 websites all pulling in residual income, and best of all, set up for me free. That's right, can you believe that? All 6 websites would be set up completely and running on the internet within 24 hours. I am almost half way through my 30 cause and loving it. I have already begun marketing like a pro, no have arrived yet, it is still to soon. But the best part is that I already know the checks will come as long as I stick to the 30 day cause and the fact that I am finally seeing progress with the way to easy marketing strategies that are really working for me. I sincerely hope that all you people out there looking to start a business online, have the good fortune to find one as good, easy and affordable as the I have found.

Very prosperous marketing Paul Stapleton. Multiple streams of residual income http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-18233 ]]>